Watch recommendations

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I am looking for recommenations for a running watch, both brand and
model. I am a new runner, with no specific requirements, just the
usual HRM functions and lap timing.

My local running store has some of the Timex Ironman models. I'd like
to spend under $100.

Any specific brands that I should avoid, or are they all the
essentially the same? Is there a well-known best brand and/or model?

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reefer said:

I am looking for recommenations for a running watch, both brand and
model. I am a new runner, with no specific requirements, just the
usual HRM functions and lap timing.

I have a timex ironman watch (30 lap model). The main thing I like about this
is the way they do the button layout: there's a big start/split button on the
face of the watch, which makes it easy to tap the button when you're on the
go. The buttons are start/split and stop/reset (you have to hold the stop
button to reset). This works much better than the traditional start/stop and
split/reset configuration.

Regarding number of laps -- get at least 30, but 50 is better. For a 10x400
interval workout, you need to press the button 20 times (start and end of each
interval), so What means that even for that workout, you need 19 splits (not
10). To store a 20x400 workout, you'd need more than 30.

One thing I don't like about some of the newer timex ironman watches is that
the band cannot be replaced. I'd suggest avoiding these versions (most of
these "sleek" models offer a velcro band as an option. The velcro band is quite
nice)

Regarding heart rate monitors, I purchased the fitsense watch some time back,
and wouldn't recommend it (it's out of your budget and you will do better for
less money). Get something that has the basics -- average heart rate, and max
heart rate for the session are the main things you'll want to use. Some
watches can store heart rate zones and beep if you go out the zone, etc. Mine
can do this but I never used it. YMMV.

Quoted message said:

My local running store has some of the Timex Ironman models. I'd like
to spend under $100.

On that budget, you should have several good options.

Quoted message said:

Any specific brands that I should avoid, or are they all the
essentially the same? Is there a well-known best brand and/or model?

The timex watches are great as lap timers. I have no idea what their HRMs are
like.

Cheers,
--
Donovan Rebbechi
http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~elflord/

I have had the Ironman watches since their inception, beginning w/ the
original 8 lap and now using the Ironman 150 lap Sleek w/ "Target time"
feature. I have run many marathons and Ironman triathlons. This is the
greatest watch. You can set a target time for your event distance and
it will pace you along the way. super cool. try one. Stay away from the
velcro "fast wrap" bands. The buckle band on the sleek is very
comfortable.
H

I've still got the original Timex Ironman Triathlon and it works great. I've
had to replace the band once or twice but love the watch. As someone else
mentioned, the button layout is excellent. As for heart rate monitors, don't
know, don't have one, don't want one.

Holden said:

velcro "fast wrap" bands. The buckle band on the sleek is very
comfortable.

But what do you do if the band breaks ?

Cheers,
--
Donovan Rebbechi
http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~elflord/

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But what do you do if the band breaks ?

Take it off when you pull your weeone, and that'll never happen (again) to you.

"But what do you do if the band breaks?
Cheers"
~ DonVon

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"Velcro 'fast wrap' bands. The buckle band
On the sleek, tres very
Comfortable."
~ holdencain

You question re:
My watch recommendations,
Or perhaps, you’re planning a sojourn to Holland,
Contemplating Rembrandt?

Or only, a buckled belt, a shot
Of cognac? ~ Play on,
Watch the band, or climb a hill! Or
Just see: Twittering Watch Pieces, a lame limb, perched
En Morning Wood’s singing trees. Give or take Velcro,
Or vacuum wrap, I go for an alligator watch
Band for my antique Cartier. Moreover, however,
My band broke; so alas, over to The Greentail
General Antiquated Store I go. By the way,
On my way over here, the Griffon Vulture Country
Clube’s Green Keeper informed me,
While bird watching, he spotted, through binoculars,
Some brick~n~brac, a bricoleur, he,
The greenling swimming the coastal waters
Off the North Pacific. Comforted, I considerately notified
The Grenadier, who quibbled, and the greyhound
Grieved a grave expression. But as for your
Question, for now, quell your agitation,
Just kick back, chill off, and grab, with me,
Over at the Gridlock Grille, a chilly
Goblet of Grenadine. Thusly, if you go
For goblins gaping through the grille of Heaven’s
Gate, don’t be late!

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The Gribble Greymale’s E~Mail warned me ~
Beware, wear your armor,
Or your amour agitates. So know ~
Cogitate. The Griddle’s Greeter contemplates
Your menu. Too
Late. Already
Disordered. Who’s
Hotter?
[Hey!]

~ waves ~

…so there…
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Leafing through rec.running, I read a message from [email hidden] of 24 Dec
2004:

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Holden said:

velcro "fast wrap" bands. The buckle band on the sleek is very
comfortable.

But what do you do if the band breaks ?

If the band breaks you'll hear me shout, "Aww [censored]. My watch band broke!"
At the same time I'm thinking, "Great! I get to buy a new watch!"

Just wait until you get married. You'll see what I'm talking about. ;-)

Phil M.

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Just wait until you get married. You'll see what I'm talking about.

Gay marriage is banned in his state.